Monday, September 12, 2005

 

**Watching**

-I am watching what intrigues, puzzles, and amuses me-

According to Annette Lamb's 8W's, "watching is a way of exploring the world around us"(Lamb).
Watching has a series of steps leading the researcher to a meaningful project. These include exploring the world around us, stopping to observe, reading and viewing, journaling, and finally discussing the end results (Lamb).
I am currently battling type two diabetes. Recently, I have been considering whether to reduce my meds and look at the alternative health industry. Thus, I could investigate the market of herbal and natural cures. http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/altbraid.html

I recently traveled to California and noticed the large number of homeless people in Santa Monica. Therefore, I have pondered the notion of why, in an area so wealthy as Santa Monica, (home of the rich and famous,) poverty exists? I could delve into the statistics and data of the city of Santa Monica. I could investigate the foundations of Santa Monica. http://www.santamonica.com/


I was curious about the franchise industry. I was hoping someday to open my own business and wander if "franchising" is the way to go. I would like to research the ins and outs of the franchise industry.


At some point I need to begin the process of looking for a new car. My car is on it's last tire. What kind of car would be most successful in the current situation of skyrocketing gas prices? How does the gas industry work? Why are the gas prices going up, up, and up? Who controls the oil reserves? These are some questions I am entertaining right now.

I have lived in an area all my life that has been inhabited by the Amish culture. Since I live among the Amish I believe it is necessary to understand their culture. Thus, I could investigate the Amish religion and its standards. However, I will need to narrow this wide topic down. Since I am entering the educational field it would be of interest to me to research the Amish school system. I will ponder this idea as well as I search for a suitable topic.

I have recently purchased several scarecrows for the fall harvest season. I am a big fan of holidays especially Christmas and Halloween among a few. Since I have collected so many scarecrows and Halloween what-nots I may decide to investigate the essence of Halloween. I prefer to designate the holiday more of a fall harvest holiday but it will be interesting to know the story behind Halloween. After all, if I have celebrated it my entire life I should know what I am celebrating.

Well, these are some ideas and topics I am brainstorming.

Reference: Lamb, Annette C. 2001. The 8W's: Information Literacy.http://eduscapes.com/tap.


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